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Product developer / Buyer Accessories

Employer
Jigsaw
Location
Kew, London (Greater) (GB)
Closing date
10 Jun 2022

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Function
Buyer
Level
Coordinator / Executive
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

JOB TITLE: PRODUCT DEVELOPER / BUYER ACCESSORIES

JOB TYPE: full time

REPORTING TO: Senior buyer

LOCATION: Kew Gardens

 

JOB PURPOSE

Working within the design function and in partnership with Global Sourcing, Technical, Merchandising and Production to ensure product is developed/produced according to brand values, design vision and commercial requirements. To input into the critical path from the proto sample request stage to delivery into stores; taking into account all functions and realistic timescales of the process.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Selection Process

  • To manage and drive Critical Path (CP) ensuring proto’s and costs are ready for buy and fit meetings. Working on 1st costings for designs: ready for buys meeting and line sheet presentation. Analysing previous styles/ best and worst sell throughs etc needed for buy meetings alongside Merchandising.

Range Buying

  • Present & advise bought collection Collate all information after selection meeting in order to pass to relevant suppliers via Global Sourcing team

Includes:

  • All comments / decisions discussed to start the process for further developments, including all new sampling Quantities & colour breakdowns ensuring they are in line with UK throughout the season. Quantities bought / ratios etc for all product specific category. Regular liaison with Global Sourcing regarding confirmed orders and fabric Calculate colour breakdowns for each style

Product Development

  • Development of all facets for fully factored garments including trims / linings / colour approvals & daily correspondence re ongoing development of range. Ensure all businesses are updated on all changes / amends / cancellations / throughout the season on any garment. Sit in all fits for range.   Work with Designers / Trim Buyer / Fabric buyer for CMT, to ensure end product is within target price. Liaise with pattern cutting and tech teams on changes to fit alongside design teams. Identify good sellers / new styles using stock cloths Update buy plan budgets

Price Negotiation & Retails

  • Support Global Sourcing team with margin and supplier negotiation when required. Check all final costings, and ensure final Retail is within target

Deliveries / Critical Paths

  • Deliveries - negotiate deliveries for HK and all FF, and ensure these are kept on track with regards to fitting / issues to meet delivery date. Keep critical path spread sheet updated with direction from Global Sourcing team

Other

  • Store memo’s / communication Press office – communication re pricing / delivery of stock Organising & follow up on returns of faultys / alterations of garments Point person for Customer feedback and ensuring actions are followed up on

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Experience with shoes and handbags Commercial and customer/ brand focussed Passion for Accesories Strong numeric skills Organised and pro-active Fabrics & fit knowledge

 

BENEFITS

Holidays                              

Life Assurance

Pension                                                

Staff discount – up to 50%

Cycle to work scheme

Access to Perkbox

Company

Founded in 1970, Jigsaw was the first premium fashion brand on the high street. Since then, the company has expanded worldwide to work with the finest mills, cutting edge photographers, up-and-coming models, and renowned architects. But the search for the best in the industry never stops. As our journey continues, we're looking for passionate and talented people to learn about Style & Truth: a set of values that sets us apart from the rest of the high street, a belief that everyone should feel empowered to embrace their own style, be true to themselves, and not slavishly follow the fashion world. This means putting style before trends and truth before hype. Join the Jigsaw journey.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 8392 5603
Location
159 Mortlake Rd
Kew
London
TW9 4AW
GB

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